Comments on: A Cross Section of Collectible Jazz Vinyl

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 20:50:04 +0000

If you grew up in Britain in the 70s / 80s, you may not have known who Billy Taylor was, but you’d almost certainly heard “I wish I knew how it would be feel to be free”, as it was the theme tune for the very popular “Film (insert year)” BBC TV programme.

By: Scott Lowrey

Scott Lowrey — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 20:12:57 +0000

Agreed, as a bidder a reserve kind of takes the fun out of it and defeats the purpose of an auction.

By: Gregory the Fish

Gregory the Fish — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:37:59 +0000

I have an original pressing of Billy Taylor, vol. 2 on Prestige and I like it. Not all the time, but sometimes it’s just right. I agree, though, I don’t feel the need to seek out more.

As far as the records on the shelf… what could they be? I bet they are probably some of the poppier stuff of the day unless maybe this was taken in Taylor’s own home or that of a savy industry person. Maybe it was.

Reserve prices are so silly. Just set a Buy-It-Now and best offer. Waste of money, if you ask me.

By: Al

Al — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:53:44 +0000

Poor, Billy. I always thought he was a terrific pianist and a fine man, a tremendous role model and advocate for the music. But, alas, that doesn’t make his records any better or more valuable.

By: Abrasive_Beautiful

Abrasive_Beautiful — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:34:39 +0000

Bud Powell on Blue Note 1571 is original on the 47 W 63rd label with no Inc or R designations. I don’t believe a NY 23 version exists for that one. The originals also have a darker sepia toned front cover photo rather than a lighter cream colored one.

By: GST

GST — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:12:29 +0000

That Billy Taylor cover is nice, unfortunately the music isn’t anything I’d spent more than $10-15 for.

By: Scott Lowrey

Scott Lowrey — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:32:36 +0000

I don’t mean to hijack the comment section of your post but I have a question and I thought what better place to ask then here. Does the 1st Press of The Amazing Bud Powell Vol. 3 have New York 23 or NYC on the label? I believe it’s the former since this record was released in 1957 but just wanted to get a definite answer. Thanks.

Also I would really love to add that Lou Takes Off to my collection but it’s about double what I would want to pay for that record.

By: Anders Wallinder

Anders Wallinder — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:31:47 +0000

Regarding the auctions that did not meet the reserve prices it feels kind of silly that $1025 etc. did not make the sale happen. Especially since this was a $3.99 record from start. But that’s the greed of the market I guess….